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BEAT THE HEAT Publishing  Spotlight  LLC Editor  Troy  Henne troy@fmstride.com Associate  Editor Chris  Snyder Design  Jordan  Dusek Contributors Max  Kurucar Marketing/Sales  Molly  Clemens Molly@fmspotlight.com Brent  Tehven Brent@fmspotlight.com Marketing  and  Advertising Drago@fmspotlight.com 503  North  7th  Street  Ste  206 Fargo,  ND  58102 Contact:  701  866  3907
 There  is  no  doubt  that  we  have  had  some  intense  heat  this  past  month.   While  we  do  not  have  the  secret  to  staying  cool  (air  conditioning),  we  do  have  some  tips  to  help  you  stay  in  shape.   This  month,  there  are  sev- eral  options  around  the  FM  area  to  help  you  (and  your  dog)  get,  and  stay,  into  shape.   Paying  for  a  gym  mem- bership  can  get  expensive,  but  you  do  not  need  to  front  SLOHV RI PRQH\ HDFK PRQWK WR VWD\ ÂżW 7KH ZHDWKHU LV nice,  the  lakes  are  warm  and  the  parks  are  open.   Don’t  EH DIUDLG WR KRS RQ \RXU 6FKZLQQ DQG JR IRU D PLOH MDXQW %HWWHU \HW ÂżQG D WUDLO DQG ULGH IRU D IHZ PLOHV JHW RII WKH ELNH DQG GR SXVKXSV²DQRWKHU ÂżYH PLOHV and  20  sit-Âups.  +RZHYHU VWD\LQJ ÂżW LV PRUH WKDQ MXVW ZRUNLQÂś RXW²GLHW LV WKH RYHU ORRNHG variable  that  most  people  forget  about.   We  have  included  a  list  of  healthy  alterna- tives  to  popular  fatty  foods  that  can  ruin  your  workout;Íž  but  don’t  worry,  we  left  a  popular  ice  cream  treat  in  there,  because,  let’s  face  it,  we  all  need  one.             As  hard  as  it  is  to  admit  it,  summer  is  almost  done,  but  that  does  not  mean  that  it  is  time  to  put  away  the  grill.   We  have  a  list  of  great  grilling  recipes  that  will  DGG YDULHW\ DQG Ă€DYRU WR \RXU JULOO 7U\ JULOOLQJ GLIIHUHQW IRRGV VXFK DV IUXLWV DQG vegetables—throw  on  some  pineapple  and  tomatoes,  or  your  favorite  vegetable  like  yams  or  asparagus—get  creative! ,I \RX KDYH DQ\ VXJJHVWLRQV IRU JULOOLQJ RU MXVW JHQHUDO ÂżWQHVV SRVW \RXU LGHD on  our  Facebook  page—all  suggestions  are  welcome!  We  hope  you  enjoy  this  issue,  thanks  for  pickin’  us  up.
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FM Convention and Visitors Bureau
Destination Station
FARGO MOORHEAD CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU PROMOTES THE FM AREA AS A DESTINATION FOR VISITORS.
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ith over 80 trains a day going through the area, Fargo-Moorhead is not only bringing in coal and railcars, but we are also attracting visitors from all over the US. The historic Great Northern Railway depot in Fargo is a signature of downtown and is recognized on the FM Convention and Visitors Bureau’s website (fargomoorhead.org). The days of traveling by train have become rare, but the FM- CVB is still determined to make the FM area a staple destination stop. Cole Carley, president of the FMCVB, shared his strategy for making the FM area a 30-year tourist hotspot.
MUST SEE IN FM “The Woodchipper” in FARGO Exhibit
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Celebrity Walk Of Fame
Red River Zoo
2001 44th St S Fargo, ND
2001 44th St S Fargo, ND
4220 21st Ave. S. Fargo, ND
701-282-3653
701-282-3653
701-277-9240
www.fargomoorhead.org
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Cole Carly In your words what is the FMCVB? The Fargo-Moorhead Con- vention & Visitors Bureau is the organization that markets our metropolitan community as a destination for visitors. We reach out to convention and meeting planners, tournament and competition organizers, tour operators and individ- ual travelers to promote the advantages of visiting Fargo- Moorhead.
Plains Art Museum
704 1st Ave N Fargo, ND
701-293-0903
Name: Cole Carley Hometown: Casselton, ND Title: President/CEO Years at FMCVB: 21
How have things changed since you started in the early 80s?
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The FMCVB grew during the early 1980s. Since then, we have developed a more sophisticated budget, perfor- mance measurement, integrated marketing plans and our staff has grown from just two to eleven as our responsibilities and marketing options have in- creased. Visitors have changed too as “time poverty” has been a constant in people’s lives and vacation planning cycles becom- ing continuously shorter. Like most other industries, the cus-
Fargo Theatre
314 Broadway Fargo, ND
701-239-8385
The Children’s Museum At Yunker Farm 1201 28th Ave N Fargo, ND
701-232-6102
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FM  Convention  and  Visitors   Bureau
     In  the  1980s,  we  had  over  two  thousand  hotel  rooms;Íž  to- day  we  have  over  four  thousand.   ,Q WKH V ZH KDG Ă€LJKWV RQ one  airline,  sometimes  two,  to  a  couple  of  cities;Íž  today  we  enjoy  daily  jet  service  to  four  hub  cit- ies  on  three  different  air  carriers  and  weekly  nonstop  service  on  Allegiant  to  four  other  destina- tions.   We  had  no  place  to  play  football  indoors  or  hold  a  concert  for  more  than  a  couple  of  thousand  people;Íž  today  we  have  the  FargoDome  and,  more  recently,  the  Scheels  Arena  in  addition  to  our  long-Âtime  venue,  the  Fargo  Civic.   Our  attractions  were  the  Hjemkomst  Center  and  Bonanzaville;Íž  today,  we  now  have  the  Red  River  Zoo,  the  Fargo  Air  Museum,  the  Plains  Art  Museum,  the  completely  refurbished  Fargo  Theatre  and  others. Â
Fargo  Air  Museum
1609  19th  Ave  N  Fargo,  ND Â
701-Â293-Â8043
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What  is  your  personal  fa- vorite  part  of  your  job?   Do  you  have  a  favorite  event  of  the  year?   :H HQMR\ D GXDO EHQHÂżW situation:   Helping  visitors  to  get  the  most  out  of  their  visit  or  group  event  and  simultaneously  VHHLQJ WKH ÂżQDQFLDO LPSDFW RQ our  local  economy;Íž  all  the  while,  helping  a  visitor  appreciate  Fargo-ÂMoorhead  and  helping  local  businesses.   It  just  cannot  get  much  better  than  that.      My  favorite  events  are  the  marathon  and  the  USA  Wres- tling  tournament  because  they  bring  thousands  of  visitors,  many  of  whom  have  never  considered  traveling  here.   As  a  consumer,  I  have  the  most  fun  at  the  Blues  Festival,  although  my  travel  schedule  frequently  keeps  me  from  being  there.
“The  Viking  Shipâ€?  at  the  Historical  &  Cultural  Society  202  First  Ave  N Moorhead,  MN Â
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What  is  something  people  might  not  know  about  the  FMCVB?      Most  people  know  very  little  about  what  we  do  because  we  usually  work  behind  the  scenes, Â
The  famous  wood  chipper  from  the  movie  Fargo.
Bonanzaville
1351  West  Main  Ave West  Fargo,  ND  701-Â282-Â2822
www.fargomoorhead.org letting our local organizations get the credit and because we do much of our work out of town. We cover every segment of the marketing process: Prospect- ing, qualifying prospects, ad- vertising, promoting, delivering presentations, bringing buyers and sellers together, providing event and hospitality services to groups and individuals and fol- lowing up on their satisfaction. However, we are also selling a product that we do not produce, cannot price and cannot guaran- tee. Wow, what a tightrope act!
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Courts Plus
GROUP GAINS COURTS PLUS IS GROUPING TRAINING SESSIONS FOR MAXIMUM RESULTS
all know what it’s like to come home from work after a long day DQG ¿JKW WKH XUJH WR SORS RQ WKH FRXFK At the Fargo Courts Plus, 3491 Univer- sity Dr. S, you are no longer account- able to your trainer, but also to your WUDLQLQJ JURXS 7KLV LV MXVW RQH EHQH¿W of group training—a new program that is being incorporated into a training toolkit of area gyms like Courts Plus. Besides accountability, group-training sessions also offer reduced training rates, partner exercises and a “team- like” morale. Courts Plus training ex- pert, Brad Elliott, described his experi- ence with the group exercise programs.
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FIRST OF ALL, WHY IS HAVING A PERSONAL TRAINER IMPORTANT? The biggest thing that I hear from my clients is, “I probably would have come into the gym today, but there’s no way I would have worked that hard.” Hav- ing a personal trainer gives you both expert knowledge for optimal training, but it also allows you to push your workouts harder than you normally would. Along with that, many people feel obligated to attend their workouts and are not as temped to skip when they have a personal trainer count- ing on them to be there.
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WHY IS THERE A TRANSITION FROM ONE-ON-ONE PER- SONAL TRAINING TO GROUP TRAINING? 7KH ¿UVW DQG PRVW REYLRXV UHDVRQ of group training is the reduction in cost per session. Whether it is a couple that comes in to train or a group of girlfriends, you can
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WHAT ARE SOME CHALLENG- ES THAT YOU HAVE ENCOUN- TERED WITH PERSONAL TRAINING? We do monitor the group size and like to keep them a reason- able size. If the groups get too big, it is hard to focus on every- one’s form when performing an
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IN A GROUP TRAINING SESSION, ARE YOU STILL ABLE TO BUILD A CLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR CLIENT? Socially, I think group-training works quite well. It is also great to build friendships in a group setting compared to one-on-one training.
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WHAT ARE THE RATES FOR A GROUP WORKOUT? For every additional person we add to the group, we only bring the price up $10, the total is the split between the group members. It usually cost around $17 per training session with a three-person group compared to a $30 one-on-one session.
www.courtsplus.org
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Healing  Touch  Chiropractic
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s concern about environmental toxins and chemicals grow, our focus turns to common household products and their safety. One product commonly used during the summer months is insect repellent. We field many questions in our office from patients who are baffled by bug spray; what is safe and effective? The most commonly used chemical in commercial insect repellents is DEET; this is used in more than 230 different products—in concentrations of up to an astounding 100 percent. DEET is a pesticide and has been associated with a variety of health problems ranging from dizziness to seizures. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises against using repellents containing more than 10 percent DEET on kids under 6 years of age. Other potential hazards can lurk in commercial bug sprays, such as the chemical permethrin, which is a neu-
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rotoxin. At relatively high doses, its effects can include tremors, loss of coordination, elevated body temperature, aggressive behavior and learning disruption. Even when used in low doses it can cause aggressive behavior, disruption of eating habits and agitation. The Environmental Protection Agency labeled it as a carcinogen because it causes lung tumors in female mice and liver tumors in mice of both sexes. It is also implicated in chromosome abnormalities in both human and hamster cells and can hinder immune functions. If you absolutely must use a repellent, it should only be used on your clothing, never on your skin. It is far too deadly to consider using it on your skin. As more adverse health effects from toxic chemicals used in insect repellents come to light, more and more natural insect repellents are cont....
www.htchiro.com being introduced onto the market. These contain natural ingredients you might recognize including citronella, lemongrass oil, peppermint oil and more. Because of their all-natural ingredients you can apply generously without fear of long-term health effects. Follow Healing Touch Chiropractic on Facebook and receive important health information and wellness tips across your news feed daily.
Tiffany Johnson D.C. Founder and Owner of Healing Touch Chiropractic in West Fargo www.htchiro.com www.fb.com/htchiro
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Charitable Marketing
Giving Area Charities the Marketing Support Needed for Growth and Longevity
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and Executive Director, Maxine Schmidt, brings over 30 years of personal, marketing experi- ence to the organization in or- der to dedicate her abilities to limited charity organizations. FM Stride, with publisher FM Spotlight, will be teaming up with Charitable Marketing to EULQJ WKH ¿UVW DQQXDO &KDULWHH Open to Fargo on August 12th. We also stopped in to look at what goes on behind the scenes at this charitable company.
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Around  here,  it  is  almost  impos- sible  to  get  a  job  in  marketing  without  experience  or  connec- tions.   We  offer  students  the  op- portunity  to  use  their  skills,  meet  different  businesses,  work  with  different  ad  agencies  and  build  their  portfolio  with  the  work  they  KDYH FUHDWHG IRU RXU QRQ SUR¿W FOLHQWV 7KH VWXGHQWœV ¿UVW VWDUW as  volunteers,  which  gives  us  an  opportunity  to  mentor  them  and  help  them  become  more  employ- able—which  in  some  cases  means  guiding  them  through  the  whole  interview  process. cont....
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FirstLink.   They  will  direct  you  to  the  variety  of  resources  that  are  available  to  help  you  with  almost  any  problem  you  can  imagine.   Next,  I  would  reach  out  to  Free- dom  Resource  Center.   Because  of  my  work  with  Charitable  Market- ing,  I  learned  about  the  amazing  work  this  group  has  done  in  our  area  for  nearly  20  years,  helping  people  cope  with  a  disability.   Our  role  at  Charitable  Marketing  is  to  help  our  community  realize  these  organizations  exist.
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SANFORD HEALTH IS OPENING THE DOORS TO A NEW TRAINING FACILITY THAT IS TAILORED TO THEIR UNIQUE, EFFECTIVE POWER PROGRAM.
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Sanford Health has been leading the DUHD LQ ZHOOQHVV DQG ¿WQHVV LQQRYDWLRQ This August, Sanford plans to launch their new POWER Center, which will house their already popular POWER program. Their message is to encour- age individuals of all ages to use their formulated program for improving over- all wellness. FM Stride got insider ac- FHVV WR WKH QHZ 32:(5 &HQWHU WR ¿QG out what the program is about and who is behind the scenes. As we found out, there is a lot more behind the name POWER. The program is not only for high performance athletes, it is for eve- ryone who is looking to increase their ¿WQHVV OHYHO 7R HQFRXUDJH DOO PHP- bers of the community, FM Stride sat down with Pete Simonson, a veteran to the program;; Jenna Stout, an RN at Sanford;; and the Manager of Exercise Physiology, Randy Martin. These three unique perspectives gave us an inclu- sive look at this powerful program.
Q&A WITH RANDY MARTIN
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Sanford Health Manager of Exercise Physiology MS, CSCS
The POWER Center is expected to be ¿QLVKHG E\ mid-August.
THE POWER CENTER HAS A UNIQUE SHAPE, IS THERE ANY REASON FOR THAT? This shape replicates the POWER Center used in Sioux Falls and is signature of Sanford POWER. The forty-foot ceiling also gives us some clearance room when working with our athletes. We can throw objects without worrying about the ceiling get- ting in the way. WHO IS THE TARGET AUDIENCE FOR THE POWER CENTER? Our target audience is anybody. You are not required to be a high perfor- mance athlete to participate in the POWER program. In fact, you are not required to have any prior experience or knowledge about strength training. Anyone of any age and ability that EHOLHYHV WKH\ FDQ EHQH¿W IURP RXU program is encouraged to come out and train with us. We offer one-on- one and group training. This facility is like no other in the area. cont....
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We  are  going  to  tailor  our  programs  more  toward  the  athlete  than  the  active  adult  who  comes  in  off  the  street,  but  if  you  have  a  strong  desire  to  perform  at  a  higher  caliber,  we  have  a  great  program  here  at  the  POWER  Center.
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IS THE POWER CENTER GOING TO BE GROUP ORIENTED OR ONE-ÂON-ÂONE? This  really  depends  on  the  require- ments  of  the  client.   With  more  space  we  are  able  to  offer  larger  group  training.   For  instance,  if  a  team  wants  to  train  together,  we  can  provide  the  staff  and  facility  for  that.   On  the  other  hand,  we  can  concentrate  on  one  individual  who  is  looking  to  improve  their  strength,  speed,  etc. HOW IS THE NEW FACILITY GOING TO ADVANCE THE POWER PROGRAM? For  one,  we  are  going  to  have  maxi- mal  training  surfaces.   For  instance,  if  DQ DWKOHWH SOD\V D WXUI VSHFLÂżF VSRUW we  have  that;Íž  or,  if  you  compete  on  ice,  we  have  a  surface  for  that  as  well.   It  will  be  unique  to  have  all  forms  of  surfaces  in  one  facility  accessible  all  year  long.   Our  training  philosophy  will  stay  the  same,  but  the  facility  will  be  a  lot  more  accommodating  for  the  athlete. Â
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WILL YOU OFFER CLASSES? We are going to be offering classes that are both physical and educational. From circuit classes that incorporate lifting to rehabilitation exercises for people trying to solve an injury to concussion education, overall health, prevention and care of the athletes is a major focus. In the near future, we would like to start bringing in experts from around the country to conduct training seminars and give us the lat- HVW LQIRUPDWLRQ LQ WKHLU ¿HOG WHAT MAKES THE PROGRAM STAND OUT? Besides the facility, our staff is KLJKO\ HGXFDWHG DQG FHUWL¿HG IRU WKHLU respective positions. They also have tremendous experience in the industry. In addition, the ability to integrate GLIIHUHQW ¿HOGV RI KHDOWK WKURXJK WKH 6DQIRUG V\VWHP LV D KXJH EHQH¿W :H will be working closely with the physi- cal therapists onsite, nutrition consult- ants, orthopedic and sports medicine providers, and all other departments ZKR FRPSOLPHQW DQG EHQH¿W IURP RXU program. The integration of all these ¿HOGV UHDOO\ EULQJV D QHZ OHYHO WR KHDOWK DQG ¿WQHVV
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PETE SIMONSON
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WHY DID YOU JOIN THE POWER PROGRAM? Although I was working out almost every day, I was still getting up in the morning and “feeling old.” I could not go outside and keep up with the kids and my energy just felt sapped. My workout regimen was composed of cardio and machine lifts and it just wasn’t getting the job done. I decided to try the POWER program because I was looking for more out of my workout.
AT YOUR AGE, MOST PEOPLE WOULD NOT DARE PERFORM SOME OF THE LIFTS YOU ARE DOING. WHY IS IT SAFE? The trainers here are great. They know exactly how to ease you into the program. In fact, they made me lift just the bar for a couple weeks until my form was perfect. Then, they slowly added weight and monitored my lifts to make sure I main- tained proper form and technique. The trainers truly make a difference in this program. If I had to do this by myself, I would
probably be injured or burnt-out by now. WHAT BENEFITS HAVE YOU SEEN FROM THE PROGRAM? Most notably, I have noticed an increase in energy. I get up feeling re- juvenated and revitalized. Even though I am working out harder than I was be- fore, I feel like I have more energy and like I am in my thirties again. I have also noticed increased strength DQG ÀH[LELOLW\ WKURXJK WKH program, which is great to see gains for someone my age.
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Name Jenna Stout Age 25 Hometown Hawley, MN Occupation R.N. Sanford Health Prior Sports Track, Volleyball and Danceline
ers at Sanford do a great job of preparing you for the Olympic-style training and really ease you into the program.
“IN ORDER TO CHANGE YOUR BODY, YOU NEED TO LIFT HEAVIER WEIGHTS AND THESE EXPLOSIVE LIFTS THAT WE’RE PERFORMING IN THE POWER PROGRAM GET YOUR HEART RATE UP.”
WHY DID YOU JOIN THE POWER PROGRAM? I do the POWER program to stay in shape. For me this includes looking good on the outside, feeling good on the inside, and preventing disease and health problems. I also stopped lifting weights after college and I needed something to get me back into resistance training.
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Competing Sports Fitness and Figure Competitions and Marathon Competitions
WHAT IS A COMMON MISCONCEPTION WHEN WOMEN HEAR “POWER” FROM THE POWER PRO- GRAM? I believe many women think that they are going to get big and bulky if they perform some of the Olym- pic lifts that are involved in the POWER program. This simply is not true. In fact, after being in the pro- gram for a while, I noticed that I really started to see a lot of tone throughout my body. In addition, an- other misconception is that women might be hesitant to try the program because of fear of injury. The train-
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Veal, not Beef!
Red meat has a lot of hidden fat, which can potentially lead to diseases such as arteriosclerosis and heart disease. Beef can also carry
Almonds, not Cashews! Although almonds are fattier, they do have much more protein and fiber than cashews. Most cashews have a high salt content that is not usually found in almonds. However, as with all snacks, enjoy in moderation.
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many pathogens such as Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (Mad Cow disease) and red meat may contribute to the increasing cases of Alzheimer’s disease. Veal is a much more lean meat and does not have the negative side effects of a high-beef diet.
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Fish, not Burgers!
Vegetables, not Fries or Chips This one should almost go without saying, but fries
Fish has a lot of natural oils and minerals,
and chips are popular snacks. Chips are full of
such as Omega-3 not found in red meats.
sodium and saturated fats that can lead to future
Fish is also great for brain development.
health problems. Vegetables are a snack that not only
While it does not have as much protein as
tastes great, but they also are great for you. If your
meats, it is a low-carb and low-fat option
vegetables are too bland for your tastes, try grilling or
that can be cooked similarly to other your
steaming them with different seasonings—there are so
summertime favorites.
many options when it comes to preparing them.
Snickers Ice Cream Bar, not Cold Stone Oreo Crème (like it size)! Okay, we know this is not the healthiest snack, but every once and a while we all have to splurge for something sweet— especially a cold ice cream for those hot days. While it may seem like it is high in calories, a snickers ice cream bar has 180 calories over the 440 in the Cold Stone Oreo Crème. It still has a fair amount of fats (11g) and sugars (15g), but it beats the 31 grams of fat or the 38 grams of sugar at Cold Stone. One will not hurt, it’s the second and third that can ruin a diet..
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or  almost  every  golfer,  increasing  their  swing  speed  would  prove  to  lower  their  score.   At  RehabAuthority,  3170  43rd  St.  S.  Fargo,  physical  therapists  Eldon  Johnson  and  Chris  Kraemer  specialize  in  spine  care  to  increase  Ă&#x20AC;H[LELOLW\ DQG VWUHQJWK 5HKDE$XWKRULW\ KDV D IRFXVHG SURJUDP WR KHOS JROIHUV ORZHU WKHLU VFRUHV DQG KDYH more  fun  on  the  course.   Johnson  and  Kraemer,  along  with  RehabAuthority  CEO  Dr.  Kevin  Hulsey,  gave  FM  Stride  insight  about  the  new  golf  program  offered  at  RehabAuthority,  and  how  it  can  help  golfers  improve  their  game.
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RehabAuthority :KDW LV WKH 5HKDE $XWKRULW\ JROI SUR JUDP" Well,  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back  in  the  Swingâ&#x20AC;?  program  is  not  a  mechanical  approach  to  swinging.   Rather,  we  focus  on  improving  Ă&#x20AC;H[LELOLW\ DQG VWUHQJWK of  a  patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  spine;Íž  this  will  in  turn  increase  club  speed.   RehabAuthor- ity  is  about  spine  care,  and  throughout  our  six- week  program,  a  patient  comes  in  twice  each Â
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week  to  stretch  and  work  muscles  used  in  different  phases  of  the  golf  swing. ,V 5HKDE$XWKRULW\ MXVW IRU JROIHUV" No,  about  90%  of  our  pa- tients  are  medical  refer- rals.   In  fact,  whether  you  DUH JROÂżQJ RU UHFRYHULQJ from  a  spinal  or  neck  in- jury,  RehabAuthority  has  the  experience  and  the  knowledge  to  help  you  get  back  on  your  feet.   Each  patient  is  different  and Â
has  unique  needs;͞  we  WDLORU D SURJUDP VSHFL¿- cally  for  each  individual.   Our  goal  is  for  them  to  become  independ- ent;͞  meaning  they  do  not  have  to  come  in  for  weekly  or  monthly  visits  after  treatment.   We  do  not  want  to  just  TREAT  our  patients;͞  we  want  to  SOLVE  their  problems  so  they  can  be  liberated  from  reoccurring,  time- consuming  visits.
:KR FDQ HQUROO LQ WKH SURJUDP" This  program  has  been  designed  for  golfers  of  all  levels.  Anyone  inter- ested  in  increasing  their  Ă&#x20AC;H[LELOLW\ KLWWLQJ WKH ball  farther  or  eliminat- ing  pain  during  their  golf  game  is  a  good  can- didate.  Many  women  and  seniors  notice  sig- QLÂżFDQW LPSURYHPHQWV in  their  distance  as  VWUHQJWK DQG Ă&#x20AC;H[LELOLW\ improve.
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FMS GOLF area.   Going  to  either  side  can  increase  po- tential  energy  or  follow  through  on  the  swing  by  working  lats  and  the  trunk  of  the  body.   We  also  use  these  stretches  on  patients  that  are  not  in  our  golf  program. :KDW DUH WKH UHVXOWV RQH FDQ H[SHFW IURP WKLV SURJUDP" Upon  completion,  the  biggest  result  is  obvi- ously  an  increase  in  Ă&#x20AC;H[LELOLW\ DQG VWUHQJWK but  along  with  these  im- provements,  an  increase  in  club  speed  is  seen  as  well.   We  track  swing  speed  throughout  the  program  and  have  found Â
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that  every  mile  per  hour  increase  in  swing  speed  will  result  in  an  extra  two  to  three  yard  in- crease  on  the  course.   For  example,  if  someone  has  a  ten  mile  per  hour  increase  in  his  or  her  swing  speed,  it  is  not  un- common  for  them  to  see  a  20-Â30  yard  increase  in  a  drive.
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7-Star Acupuncture
STAR ACUPUNCTURE AND CHINESE HERBS
TASHA BOEHLAND BRINGS HER EASTERN MEDICINE TO FARGO WITH 7-STAR ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE HERBS.
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Tasha Boehland How did you get into WKH ¿HOG RI QDWXUDO and holistic medicine? I became interested in alternative medicine as a teenager. Acupunc- ture was always so mys- terious and intriguing to me. With four types of doctors in my family, I started college with pre-med in mind. Dur- ing my second year of college, I followed my alternative medicine
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yearning and attended The Acupressure In- stitute in Berkeley, California. There I was introduced to the foun- dations of Chinese med- icine and was instantly hooked. I knew there was no turning back for me and spent the next 10 years practicing Eastern-style massage and other healing arts. I decided to follow my dream and enroll into
the American Academy of Acupuncture & Ori- ental Medicine’s 3,180- hour Master’s Degree program. I moved back to Minnesota in 2007 to start Chinese medi- FLQH WUDLQLQJ DQG ¿Q- ished in March of 2011. What is Acupuncture and what is the history behind the treatment? Acupuncture, one of the eight branches of Tra-
ditional Chinese Medi- cine (TCM), has been around for 2,000 to 5,000 years. Acupunc- ture simply strives to restore equilibrium in the body by using spe- FL¿F DFXSXQFWXUH SRLQWV that lie on meridians in the body. Meridians are like rivers of energy that can suffer from blockage or droughts. When this happens, the energy be- FRPHV VWDJQDQW RU GH¿-
www.7StarAcupuncture.com cient  and  disease  occurs.   Just  like  there  needs  to  be  harmony  in  nature,  there  needs  to  be  har- mony  within  the  body. What  is  the  World  Health  Organization  (WHO)  and  why  do  they  rec- ommend  acupuncture? According  to  their  web- site,  the  WHO  is  the  directing  and  coordi-Â
nating  authority  for  health  within  the  United  Nations  system.   My  guess  as  to  why  they  recommend  acupunc-Â
ture  is  because  they  are  highly  aware  of  its  ef- fectiveness,  its  safety,  affordability,  avail- ability  and  its  lack  of  harmful  side-Âeffects. What  certain  conditions  or  diseases  is  acu- puncture  used  to  treat? The  WHO  recommends  acupuncture  for  more  than  100  diseases,  and  before  the  intro- duction  of  West- ern  medicine  to  China,  they  used  TCM  to  treat  practically  every- thing.   Today,  it  is  commonly  used  to  treat  pain,  headaches  and  migraines,  carpal  tunnel,  arthritis,  infertility,  neuro- logical  disorders,  insomnia,  stress,  anxiety/depres- sion,  addictions,  allergies  and  much  more!   My  website,  www.7StarAcupuncture,  has  a  complete  listing Â
of  the  WHOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  rec- ommendations. Does  acupuncture  hurt? Many  people  actu- DOO\ ÂżQG DFXSXQF- ture  to  be  nearly  painless.   When  there  is  pain,  it  is  usually  mild  and  only  lasts  for  a  second.   You  could  compare  the  pain  to  a  mosquito  bite  without  the  itch- ing.   The  needles  we  use  are  smaller  and  much  more  comfortable  than  the  hypodermic  needles  that  used  to  draw  blood  or  give  injections.   Once  the  needles  are  in  place,  there  should  be  no  pain.   Most  SHRSOH ÂżQG GHHS relaxation  and  even  fall  asleep  during  a  treatment.   There  are  special  needles  and  needling  tech- niques  for  people  that  are  highly Â
MISCONCEPTIONS ,7 +8576 Worst  case  scenario:  think  mosquito  bite. ,7 ,6 127 6$)( Each  needle  comes  in  sterile  packag- ing  and  only  is  used  once  before  proper  disposal  (incineration).   We  are  compliant  with  OSHA  standards  for  protecting  our  patients  and  ourselves  in  the  prevention  of  needle  accidents  and  the  spread  of  disease. ,7Âś6 -867 $ 3/$&(%2 ())(&7 Not  true.   If  that  were  the  case,  it  ZRXOG EH GLIÂżFXOW WR H[SODLQ ZK\ acupuncture  works  so  effectively  in  treating  animals.   Although  TCMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  roots  are  not  science-Âbased,  scien- WLÂżF UHVHDUFK KDV EHHQ FRQGXFWHG and  it  continues  to  prove  that  it  works.  ,7 21/< 75($76 3$,1 As  one  of  the  oldest  medical  systems  in  the  world,  TCM  has  been  used  to  treat  everything  throughout  time.   $OWKRXJK LW VKRXOG QRW EH \RXU ÂżUVW source  for  emergency  medicine  or  very  serious  life-Âthreatening  dis- eases,  you  would  be  surprised  how  many  conditions  it  can  treat.   We  have  a  saying  that  â&#x20AC;&#x153;Acupuncture  is  great  for  treating  strange  diseases.â&#x20AC;?   2IWHQ SHRSOH ÂżQG UHOLHI ZLWK DFX- puncture  after  other  conventional  treatments  have  failed  or  they  do  not  have  an  answer.   A  great  example  of  this  is  unexplained  infertility.
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FMS HEALTH sensitive or very fearful of needles, including acupressure. What is holistic medicine and how does acupunc- ture fall under the cat- egory of holistic health? There is a connection between the health of the body, mind and spirit—you cannot cure one without acknowl- edging the others. A good example of this is
7-Star Acupuncture gastrointestinal disor- ders. While focusing on bringing the diges- tive system into equilib- rium, I would also look at a person’s mental and dietary health. Often stress, which resides in the brain, but manifests itself in the gut, is de- termined to be a major culprit of G.I. disorders. With acupuncture, I would treat the G.I. symptoms, while also treating their “shen”
or spirit, to help them deal with their stressors PRUH HI¿FLHQWO\ ,Q DG- dition, I review their diet and recommend spe- FL¿F FKDQJH LI QHFHVVDU\
What is one thing you want people in the FM area to know about acupuncture? Give it a try! It’s safe, natural, preventative and effective!
Give me a call or drop by my website!
701-885-2900 or visit www.7StarAcupuncture.com
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is  a  standing  tra- dition  around  the  world,  and  is  a  weekly  event  in  many  South  American  countries;Íž  traditionally  held  on  Sundays.   Fargo  is  now  one  of  the  handful  of  North  American  cities  to  hold  the  event  at  least  one  time  a  year,  and  this  year  the  streets  will  come  alive  on  August  28 Â
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and  September  18.  This  event  is  an  initiative  of  the  Dakota  Medical  Foundation  and  is  led  by  long-Âtime  health  and  ¿WQHVV H[SHUW 5RU\ %HLO â&#x20AC;&#x153;The  mission  is  to  promote  the  health  of  our  communities,  ZLWK VSHFLÂżF IRFXV RQ improving  the  health  of  our  children.â&#x20AC;?  Join  the  movement  and  encour-Â
age  family,  friends  and  neighbors  to  come  out  to  support  the  event  this  year. Find  out  more  at  www.facebook.com/ pages/Streets-ÂAlive/ 263885966939
Downtown  Fargo  -  August  28th  and  September  18th
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RORY BEIL How  does  Fargo  rank  in  terms  of  over-Âweight  and  child  obesity  of  our  \RXWK" &XUUHQWO\ ZH ÂżQG ourselves  in  the  middle  of  the  pack  when  ranked  on  a  national  scale.   We  are  not  in  the  lower  half  of  the  nation,  but  there  LV GHÂżQLWHO\ URRP IRU improvement. What  was  some  feed- back  from  Streets  Alive  ODVW \HDU" NDSU  did  a  survey  for  the  event  last  year  and  we  received  some  constructive  feedback  from  participants.   Everyone  who  came  enjoyed  the  event.   One  tweak  in  the  event  this  year  is  that  we  cut  down  the  length  of  the  course  from  6  miles  to  3  miles.   We  really  want  to  focus Â
on  people  interacting  with  each  other  at  the  event;Íž  by  shortening  the  course,  it  will  give  more  people  the  opportu- nity  to  cross  paths  with  someone  who  could  become  a  long-Âtime  workout  partner.
This  year  the  course  will  b shortened  to  jue  over  3  miles,  b st  with  many  morut  e  events. avenue  and  participa- tion  parkway,  both  of  which  are  designed  to  educate  participants  on  WKH EHQHÂżWV RI OLYLQJ DQ active  lifestyle.   As  part  of  our  initiative  to  lower  childhood  overweight  and  obesity,  we  are  Â
Last  year  over  6,500  people  joined  in.  Some  of  which  were  on  GRXEOH GHFNHU ELNHV DQG HYHQ D ¿YH SHUVRQ ELF\FOH
Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  going  to  be  new  DW WKH HYHQW WKLV \HDU" We  have  set  up  special  attractions  along  the  route  that  are  really  going  to  amplify  the  event.   We  have  activity Â
encouraging  kids  to  get  outdoors  and  play.   Therefore,  we  will  be  teaming  up  with  some  elementary  schools  to  encourage  outdoor  activities  and  participa- tion.
Who  are  you  targeting  for  6WUHHWV $OLYH" We  are  really  target- ing  everyone  in  the  community  to  come  out  and  participate  in  the  event.   Through  our  survey  efforts,  last  year  we  found  that  over  60%  of  our  participants  were  Caucasian,  from  middle  to  high-Âincome  families  and  were  already  living  an  active  lifestyle.   We  would  really  like  to  reach  all  corners  and  areas  of  our  community  and  see  a  larger  demo- graphic  coming  out  to  participate  in  the  event.   If  you  came  last  year  and  really  enjoyed  it,  grab  a  friend  or  encour- age  another  family  to  join  the  movement! facebook.com/ pages/Streets- Alive/263885966939
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FMS RECIPES
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Ingredients RXQFH ¿OOHWV VDOPRQ 1/2  cup  peanut  oil 4  tablespoons  soy  sauce 4  tablespoons  balsamic  vinegar 4  tablespoons  green  onions,  chopped 3  teaspoons  brown  sugar 2  cloves  garlic,  minced 1  1/2  teaspoons  ground  ginger WHDVSRRQV FUXVKHG UHG SHSSHU Ã&#x20AC;DNHV 1  teaspoon  sesame  oil 1/2  teaspoon  salt
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'LUHFWLRQV 3ODFH VDOPRQ ¿OHWV LQ D PHGLXP QRQSRURXV glass  dish.   In  a  separate  medium  bowl,  combine  the  peanut  oil,  soy  sauce,  vinegar,  green  onions,  EURZQ VXJDU JDUOLF JLQJHU UHG SHSSHU Ã&#x20AC;DNHV sesame  oil  and  salt.   Whisk  together  well  and  SRXU RYHU WKH ¿VK &RYHU DQG PDULQDWH WKH ¿VK in  the  refrigerator  for  4  to  6  hours.  Prepare  an  outdoor  grill  with  coals  about  5  inches  from  the  grate  and  lightly  oil  the  grate.  *ULOO WKH ¿OOHWV LQFKHV IURP FRDOV IRU PLQXWHV per  inch  of  thickness,  measured  at  the  thickest  SDUW RU XQWLO ¿VK MXVW Ã&#x20AC;DNHV ZLWK D IRUN 7XUQ over  halfway  through  cooking.
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Ingredients 1/2 (10 ounce) package frozen raspberries in syrup, slightly thawed 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 fresh peaches, peeled and halved 5 teaspoons brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
'LUHFWLRQV In a blender or food processor, process raspberries and lemon juice until pureed. Strain and discard seeds. Cover and chill. Place the peach halves, cut side up, on a large piece of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. x 12 in). Combine brown sugar and cinnamon;; sprinkle into peach centers. Sprinkle with vanilla;; dot with butter. Fold foil over peaches and seal. Grill over medium- hot coals for 15 minutes or until heated through. To serve, spoon the raspberry sauce over peaches.
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FMS Athletics
American Gold Gymnastics
AMERICAN GOLD GYMNASTICS TAKES TO THE AIR WITH THE FM ACRO TEAM & ENCOURAGES ALL YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SPORT OF GYMNASTICS.
Most of us in the FM area have probably heard about the FM Acro Team, but what do you really know about American Gold *\PQDVWLFV" 0DUFL 6FKXVWHU LV WKH UHFUHDWLRQDO GLUHFWRU DW American Gold, 2001 17th Ave S Fargo, and she wants FM to know about all the great amenities American Gold has to of- fer kids in the area. Gymnastics is not only a quickly growing sport, but it also is a great way for your child to stay in shape.
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701-280-0400
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Marci Schuster :KDW LV $PHULFDQ *ROG" American Gold offers four types of gymnastics instruction:
1. Our recreational pro- gram has classes for everyone from 18 months 2.
to 18 years. Our show team is the FM Acro Team, which does halftime performances around the country. Our Competitive Gym- nastics team competes around the region and the nation. We are home to the Fargo South, Fargo North and Moorhead High School gymnastics team.
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&DQ DQ\RQH MRLQ" :KDW DUH WKH DJH JURXSV" Anyone can join our recrea- tional classes! We offer class- es for boys and girls of all skill levels. You can get started as young as 18 months, explor- ing the gym with a grown up. They try out our foam pit or jump on the in-ground trampolines. At age 3, they can test out the gym on their own! Do the com- SHWLWLYH WHDPV WUDYHO D ORW" When the girls start compet- ing at Level 4, they travel to
Profile: Marci Schuster Recreational Director
American Gold Gymnastics
701-280-0400
americangoldgymnastics.com
a few meets around the state. Once they get up to the higher levels, they compete most weekends from December through April. They have competed in Minneapolis, Kansas City, San Diego and
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FMS Athletics more. We often have athletes competing at the USA Gym- nastics Regional and National Championships. Where are some of the top cities and venues they have SHUIRUPHG" The FM Acro Team has been the half time entertainment
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American Gold Gymnastics at nine NBA All-Star Games and has performed at over 30 University of Minnesota Gopher games. Last year they wowed audiences for the Chicago Bulls, the Oklahoma City Thunder and even Notre Dame.
Are there any upcoming local HYHQWV" We are just getting ready to start our new season, so it is a great time to sign up for a class. Many people are curious as to how to get on a team. We select our team members from our classes!
701-Â280-Â0400 and  you  are  ready  to  start!   Call  the  gym  DQG ZH FDQ ÂżQG WKH perfect  class  for  you! Do  you  offer  parties  DW WKH J\P"
:KDW DUH WKH KHDOWK EHQHÂżWV RI J\PQDVWLFV" :K\ VKRXOG parents  encourage  their  child  WR EH LQYROYHG" Everyone  should  try  gymnas- tics!   Gymnastics  is  the  basis  of  all  other  sports  and  can  KHOS GHYHORS ÂżWQHVV FRRU- dination,  balance,  strength,  agility  and  so  much  more.   Starting  in  gymnastics  will  make  you  a  better  ball  player,  hockey  player  or  all-Âaround  athlete! What  are  the  prices  to  join  $PHULFDQ *ROG"   Are  they  FRPSHWLWLYH" Our  prices  are  similar  to  other  childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  sports  in  town  and  the  best  part  is  you  do  not  need  any  equipment!   Just  a  t-Âshirt,  shorts  and  bare  feet Â
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anyone  can  join  our  recreational  classes!â&#x20AC;?
Yes!   Parties  at  American  Gold  are  great  fun!   The  kids  get  to  play  in  the  foam  pit,  the  tram- polines,  even  do  games  based  on  the  ages  of  the  guests;Íž  our  gymnastic  professionals  supervise  all  events.   You  get Â
an  hour  of  gym  time  and  30  minutes  to  have  cake  and  ice  cream  or  open  presentsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and  best  of  all,  no  mess  at  your  house! Additional  Information: American  Gold  has  been  of- fering  classes  since  1983. American  Gold  Gymnastics  is  D QRQ SURÂżW RUJDQL]DWLRQ Our  mission:  To  encourage  and  teach  chil- dren  to  believe  in  themselves  through  quality  gymnastics  52 instruction.
Family Membership (35+)
$225/month
$2,700 Year
Associate Membership (30-34)
$195/month
$2,340 Year
Junior Membership (26-29)
$125/month
$1,500 Year
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$100/month
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